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Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: have we achieved the 'utopian' ideal?

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Wahl A et al. (2008) Long-term results after fluoroscopy-guided closure of patent foramen ovale for secondary prevention of paradoxical embolism. Heart 94: 336–341

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LA Latson has received research support from W.L. Gore & Associates, NMT Medical, and AGA Medical. He has also acted as Consultant for W.L. Gore & Associates.

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